Professional Services for H31138 – Approve spending authority in the total amount of $80,000.00 for purchase of four spay and neuter service events from K-9 Angels Rescue for pet owners who reside within the City residents for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that the City Council approve spending authority for the purchase of four spay and neuter service events from K-9 Angels Rescue in the total amount of $80,000.00 for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department and that authorization be given to issue a purchase order.
The scope of work requires the contractor to conduct four spay and neuter service events for pet owners who are City residents who reside within the City of Houston jurisdiction. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, medicines, and supervision necessary for licensed veterinarian personnel to perform spay and neutering operations, vaccinations, and microchipping on feline and canine animals at no cost to Houston residents. The contractor shall perform 200-250 spay/neuter surgeries per event at a cost of $20,000 per event.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services" is exempt from competitive bidding.
MWBE Participation:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s M/WBE subcontracting as the total project expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 City’s threshold.
Hire Houston First:
This proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a professional service contractor for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2022 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2022
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Out Years
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Total
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Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department
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$80,000.00
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$0.00
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$80,000.00
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